US Bridges

I0049 over Parkwood DR Phillip B.

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · North I-49 / US 71 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550531337

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,521 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Parkwood DR Phillip B. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Parkwood DR Phillip B. in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,947 by 2038. The structure is 1,521 ft (463.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesParkwood DR Phillip B.
LocationNorth I-49 / US 71 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31979, -92.45804
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,521 ft (463.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2018)
Projected traffic1,947 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Parkwood DR Phillip B. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Parkwood DR Phillip B. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Parkwood DR Phillip B. carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Parkwood DR Phillip B.?

The structure is 1,521 ft (463.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Parkwood DR Phillip B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.